Chapter 621 - Rumours, Rumours everywhere (7)

10 June, City K Ladies Private High School, City K

Once they were far enough away not to be heard Paul paused and as Abigail turned to him, he said "I heard all of that are you alright?"

Knowing that she was safe, Abigail moved and leant her head on Paul's chest before turning her head and quietly saying "Not really.  Amanda and Jane can be vicious when you get on their bad side, which I have been for about four months.  I saw them bullying younger students and was worried that they would become physically violent, so I reported it to the school staff.  They figured out I was the one who said something, and ever since then…"

Paul quietly said at her trailing off words "They have decided that you are a person who they can attack.  Why didn't you tell me?"

"About some girls at school who think they are in control, when outside school they are nothing?  If I can deal with what my so-called mother did to me for years, I can deal with small time bullies.  But…"

"I heard.  They doubted our marriage, which made you question my feelings.  I was slow on the uptake, but when I realised how much I loved you, I knew from the start that we are destined to be where we are, married.  We are much stronger together than we are alone, so promise me you will stop hiding things from me?"

"And you from me?"

"I will, now come on and let us get out of here.  Just a warning, you think that was difficult the media are just waiting for you to come out of the school grounds because they know coming onto the school campus will get them into more trouble than it is worth.  Just know that I am with you, but they will try and cause an argument between us.  They cornered me outside the company headquarters when I arrived there after my outside meeting."

Abigail, pulled out of Paul's embrace and shook her head before saying, "The last thing I want to deal with is them."

"Me to, but sometimes speaking to them will be the easiest thing to do.  You have your University Entrance exams for the rest of the week, and when it comes to rumours and scandals the press will not leave those involved alone.  Just know that I am with you."

"But the police told me not to…"

"Speak to the press.  I know, I called the police on my way here, after my father chased me from the office.  They told me that you can confirm that you have made a statement to the police about an incident that you believe breached the restraining order you have against your mother but will not comment further because the matter is before the courts.  As to the other matters involving your mother, honestly there is little that you can say.  From what I can work out you were between six and ten years old when this happened, so…"

"I have an out."  Abigail paused and looked into Paul's eyes before saying quietly "I would not be able to do this without you with me."

"Do not worry, I will be with you every step of the way throughout the rest of your life, as you will be here for me."

Slightly tilting her head Abigail smiled and said "I know that but promise me when we get home we will talk.  The school have made some alternate arrangements for the balance of my exams."

"Regardless of what you ultimately decide, I trust you to make the right decision.  My instinct is to say take them, because I do not believe the press will give you space, because once the court proceedings get into the public this will be one of the biggest scandals in the city for years.  Not your fault, but because you are her daughter, they will target you for comments, particularly as your brother is overseas and Monica can shield herself on the military base."

Abigail shuddered but then calmly said "I guess that this is just part of being an a.d.u.l.t.  The press are not restricted in what they can do.  But I need to get out of here."

Nodding Paul took her hand and walked with her to the main exit of the school, where even he noticed that the media waiting for Abigail had grown even since he entered the campus grounds.  Thank goodness, he had taken his father's suggestion and arranged for some of the bodyguard trained security personal from the company to be here to protect them.

As they exited the school grounds, Abigail shrank back to Paul's side in fear, and watched as six black suited men and two women created some space around them, before one nodded to Paul.  She then realised that her husband was prepared for this, which gave her the strength to speak.

"Ladies and Gentlemen," started Abigail.  With that Paul squeezed her hand, which gave her courage "I can see that you are waiting for me…"

Before she could say anything further a chorus of "Madam Gu" followed, before shouting of questions, each journalist trying to speak over the other.  Abigail could make out reporters saying 'Your mother has been accused of s*x crimes.'  'What does it say about your family if your grandfather killed himself rather than allowing his victims to get justice and your mother is now charged with heinous crimes.' 'What type of daughter are you to have your mother charged for trying to speak to you and when an accident occurred.'

There were other questions and statements fired at her, but she could not make them all out.  Taking a deep breath, Abigail as firmly as she could said "I have a statement to make, and this will be all I say until the courts have dealt with the matters involving my mother.  Yes I am her daughter, and I am my long deceased maternal grandfather's granddaughter.  But I am not them, so do not try and claim that I am like them.  Due to many things my mother did to me during my childhood I have obtained a restraining order against her, because I do not want her in my life to continue what she has done.  I have made a statement to the police about her breaking that court order.  As to the other allegations about s*x crimes, my only comment is I have no knowledge.  You have your information, and knowing I am only eighteen.  Figure out how old I was at the time it was alleged to have happened."

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